On April 19, 2025, in the building of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Exchanges of Afyonkarahisar city, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkiye organized a business forum on the topic "Turkmenistan and Turkiye: modern directions of economic cooperation".
The event brought together more than 100 heads of Turkish companies and non-governmental structures. The purpose of the forum was to disclose the investment potential of Turkmenistan for representatives of the Turkish business community.
In his speech at the meeting, Ambassador M.Ishangulyev noted that in order to fully leverage the investment potential, Turkmenistan is taking a responsible and comprehensive approach to building partnerships in the international trade system based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and trust.
It was noted that Turkmenistan actively supports the development of the private sector and attracting foreign investment, providing various benefits and favorable conditions for doing business. The Ambassador also noted Turkmenistan's commitment to the introduction of environmentally friendly and green technologies in all sectors of the economy.
During the business forum, the participants exchanged views on promising areas for attracting Turkish investment, such as the oil and gas chemical industry, the agro-industrial complex, transport and logistics, telecommunications and information technologies.
Also, during the meeting, a video dedicated to the investment potential of Turkmenistan was shown to the participants.
In addition, as part of the events in Afyonkarahisar, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Turkiye M.Ishangulyev held meetings with the head of the Afyonkarahisar city administration Kubra Guran Yigitbashi, director of the regional industrial zone Bekir Yesilaya, rector of Kocatepe University Mehmet Karakas and the rector of the Medical University of Afyonkarahisar Nurullah Okumush.